Savvy buyers are locking loan rates and jumping back into the market. As reported by Inman News, yields on 10-year Treasury notes dipped below 4% for the first time in two-and-a-half years, as investors pulled money out of equities and elected to put that money into the safe and predictable realm of bonds. Yields on [...]

As expected, the number of Marin County luxury homes for sale in November 2007 is down. At this time of year, many sellers (especially those still living in their homes) take their homes off the market to reassess their situations in light of the upcoming holiday and rainy seasons. Many of these homes will come [...]

The inventory of single family homes in Mill Valley dipped slightly to 73 units from last month’s 77. Just 20 homes are currently on the market under $1 million! As always, the commute to San Francisco from Mill Valley via the Golden Gate Bridge (a short 5-10 minutes), along with the excellent Mill Valley schools, pleasant weather and laid back ambiance provides ample motivation for [...]

As the Fall selling season unwinds, the number of homes for sale (inventory) in Marin County, California has dipped markedly over the past month. There are 680 active listings (down by 108 from last month). In a trend that occurs every year, November marks the beginning of the slow season as home sellers reassess their situation over the holidays–many of the [...]

Heading into the holiday months, the San Rafael housing market continues to show obvious signs of strength. Inventory is up by 24–there are 179 homes currently on the market. San Rafael’s bread and butter homes (those priced between $750,000 and $900,000) continue to sell quickly if priced correctly. As always, homes that are nicely maintained, updated, and/or located in the most desirable neighborhoods continue [...]

Novato, Marin County California’s largest city, sits at the northern tip of Marin County. It provides families and/or anyone who lacks the very substantial financial resources required to buy real estate in Southern or Central Marin, a delightful environment to live and raise their families. Novato’s abundant inventory of relatively affordable homes (including newer construction [...]